12/4 - 12/5 Upper Midwest Major Storm

jaster220

Posted 04 December 2017 - 12:30 PM

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Storm's the real-deal. (Idk if we edit thread titles as we go here, but could lose the word potential) Saw a Keweenaw peep griping yesterday that it's been such a quiet stretch for the season up that way. Well, this is how you classically break a lame streak UP style

St Paul Storm

Posted 04 December 2017 - 12:36 PM

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If the hi-res cams are correct, I think MPX might have to consider adding WWA on top of the wind advisory. Several hours of moderate snow with crashing temps and gusts up to 30-40 mph is going to make it dicey outside. Unfortunately it’s going to take place late in the evening but I hope to get a glimpse of it.

...POWERFUL STORM TO BRING STRONG WIND AND SOME SNOW THROUGH
TONIGHT...INCLUDING THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA...

.Snow accumulation from 2 to 4 inches is expected from western
into central Minnesota accompanied by winds gusting to 50 MPH late
this afternoon and tonight. The combination of falling snow and a
very strong northwest wind will create low visibilities with near
blizzard conditions across west central Minnesota, where a winter
storm warning is in effect from noon until midnight Monday night.

To the east, a winter weather advisory is in effect for much of
central Minnesota from 3 PM this afternoon until midnight where
the combination of 1 to 3 inches of snow and strong northwest wind
will cause reduced visibility and areas of blowing snow.

The precipitation will fall in the form of rain initially, then
change over to snow as temperatures fall Monday afternoon through
Monday night as a cold front moves from west to east across the
state. Northwest winds will become strong in the wake of the
front.

If you travel, make sure to let someone know your travel plans
and have a charged phone with you.

Stormgeek

Posted 04 December 2017 - 01:19 PM

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Interesting to note here, the Dewpoint got up to a whopping 55 degrees today (via NWS Twitter). You could feel it outside, felt much like a spring day walking outside and not getting bitten by the cold. On the storm side of things the NWS has put out 1-3 in the forecast versus <1 inch this morning. Progress!

High impact weather potential...Plenty!High wind potential tonight
and Tuesday , especially along Lake Michigan. Few non-severe
thunderstorms possible this evening. Lake snow threat on the
increase later Tuesday. Long duration widespread gale event across
the Great Lakes.

Madtown

ToastedRavs

Posted 04 December 2017 - 06:53 PM

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Quite the day/night here in Central Iowa. I believe DSM set a record high of 69. My house...about 10 mins SW of airport now at 36, winds sustained at 41 gusting to 54mph and we now have -SN. FLurries really. But still...a record high and snow in same day. Reminds me of the tornado and snow a few years ago in a span of 6 hours!

St Paul Storm

Posted 04 December 2017 - 07:08 PM

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Moderate snow at the moment. Quarter-size flakes. Winds are actually quite calm at the moment but are expected to start howling again soon. Already a nice coating on the deck railing despite highs today in the upper 50s.

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. There could be
blizzard conditions at times, especially Tuesday afternoon
through Tuesday evening. This will make travel very difficult or
even impossible during the height of the storm. Some damage to
trees and power lines is likely which will result in power
outages. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 13 inches, with
localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 5 AM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will
cause widespread blowing and drifting snow.

St Paul Storm

What did you end up with? I bet that was a fun experience and hope you scored at least a couple inches.

Very difficult to tell how much we got due to the blowing and drifting. Looks like 2-3” at least. Drifts are a few inches higher than that. Great little event that overachieved a bit here. Looks like it was a bust in areas north of here as Griz mentioned.

Tom

Posted 05 December 2017 - 04:18 AM

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Very difficult to tell how much we got due to the blowing and drifting. Looks like 2-3” at least. Drifts are a few inches higher than that. Great little event that overachieved a bit here. Looks like it was a bust in areas north of here as Griz mentioned.

Hey man, you scored at least 2" from what was a nail biter from the get-go. The Euro was back and forth with the placement of the defo band but in the end, the powerful storm did produce enough to snow and I'm sure you gladly would take the snow you got and run with it.

St Paul Storm

Posted 05 December 2017 - 05:46 AM

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Man it is NASTY out there. Winds still howling, temp of 13 with a WC of -1. The snow was quite wet, and it all flash froze overnight. The roads and the parking lots are a skating rink. Here are a few pics.

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Posted 05 December 2017 - 05:50 AM

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Man it is NASTY out there. Winds still howling, temp of 13 with a WC of -1. The snow was quite wet, and it all flash froze overnight. The roads and the parking lots are a skating rink. Here are a few pics.

Jealous! Ol' Man Winter threw you a bone bud and it sure looks like a pretty scene. Sometimes those wetter snows are better to build the foundation of a glacier as it won't settle as much. Congrats again!

St Paul Storm

Posted 05 December 2017 - 06:08 AM

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Jealous! Ol' Man Winter threw you a bone bud and it sure looks like a pretty scene. Sometimes those wetter snows are better to build the foundation of a glacier as it won't settle as much. Congrats again!

Thanks Tom. It’s nice to actually score a win for once. They seem to be few and far between the last few years (according to MN standards). Ol’ Man Winter definitely threw us a bone. The best part is that the snow should stick around for quite a while with only one day forecasted to hit 32 in the next 7-10 days.

Niko

Posted 05 December 2017 - 06:36 AM

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Man it is NASTY out there. Winds still howling, temp of 13 with a WC of -1. The snow was quite wet, and it all flash froze overnight. The roads and the parking lots are a skating rink. Here are a few pics.

Andrew NE

Posted 05 December 2017 - 06:42 AM

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Man it is NASTY out there. Winds still howling, temp of 13 with a WC of -1. The snow was quite wet, and it all flash froze overnight. The roads and the parking lots are a skating rink. Here are a few pics.

St Paul Storm

Posted 05 December 2017 - 07:32 AM

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One more pic. The sun has come out. Nothing better than a sunny day after a fresh snowfall. The winds last night broke up the ice on the lake. Now I hope and pray the wind dies down ASAP otherwise the water is going to refreeze with huge ripples in it. Would be impossible to skate on all winter.

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Posted 05 December 2017 - 09:50 AM

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One more pic. The sun has come out. Nothing better than a sunny day after a fresh snowfall. The winds last night broke up the ice on the lake. Now I hope and pray the wind dies down ASAP otherwise the water is going to refreeze with huge ripples in it. Would be impossible to skate on all winter.

Dang, you should frame this one. Postcard pic for sure! Are you a photographer by any chance?!

OKwx2k4

Posted 05 December 2017 - 10:49 AM

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One more pic. The sun has come out. Nothing better than a sunny day after a fresh snowfall. The winds last night broke up the ice on the lake. Now I hope and pray the wind dies down ASAP otherwise the water is going to refreeze with huge ripples in it. Would be impossible to skate on all winter.

jaster220

Posted 06 December 2017 - 07:13 AM

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Per MQT

"Overview

After a stretch of relatively dry and mild conditions, a strong low pressure system impacted the Great Lakes bringing the return of winter conditions. Near-record high temperatures were met with rare December thunderstorms as the low pressure system rapidly strengthened as it approached the area. As the storm passed by, high winds with gusts over 60 MPH, lead to sporadic power outages and heavy lake effect snow across the west and northwestern snow belts. A hurricane-force wind gust of 75 MPH was also measured at the Stannard Rock Lighthouse on Lake Superior."